# Form I-730

URL: https://pdf.net/pdf-forms/immigration-forms/i-730-form
Category: Travel and Immigration Forms
Attributes: Trusted by accountants, Official IRS form, Filled annually

Form I-730 is used by refugees admitted to the U.S. within the past two years to petition for their spouse or child under the age of 21 to join them in the country.

Open our I-730 fillable form in our PDF editor and enter the required information directly in the empty slots. Then, you can download and save the document to your device before sending it to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

## Versions

- 2025 — [download PDF](https://cdn.sanity.io/files/i16te7yp/production/50f8ce4fae3a48cf5b7c58c7d2b474d3d75345d5.pdf)

## How to Fill Out an I-730 Form?

Step 1: Open Form I-730 in pdf.net editor.

Step 2: Fill out information about yourself, as outlined in the Form I-730 instructions.

Step 3: Complete details about your foreign relative (beneficiary).

Step 4: If filing after the deadline, provide your explanation for doing so.

Step 5: Provide your contact information and sign the petition.

Step 6: Attach photographs of each beneficiary and send Form I-730 to the USCIS.

## Facts

### What Is Form I-730?

Form I-730, also known as the Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, allows refugees to request that their spouse or child under the age of 21 join them in the U.S. In some cases, unmarried children over this age may be eligible, too, but they must meet specific conditions outlined in the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA).

### Who Is Required to Fill Out Form I-730?

Refugees who arrived in the U.S. within the last two years and want to petition for their spouse or child to join them are required to fill out Form I-730.

### When Should You Submit the Form I-730?

You should submit the Form I-730 within two years of your arrival in the U.S. This deadline can be extended for humanitarian reasons, such as serious illness, natural disasters, or other life-threatening events.

### What Are the Penalties for Not Submitting the I-730 Form?

There are no penalties for not submitting the I-730 Form, as it is not mandatory to file it in the first place. However, if you don’t, or if you miss the deadline and don’t provide a sufficient reason for extension, your relative will not be able to join you in the U.S. Furthermore, if they are already present illegally, they might be subject to deportation.

### Where Do I File the I-730 Form?

You should file Form I-730 with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services by sending it to one of the two addresses on their website. Online filing is currently unavailable for this form, so you have to mail a printed copy.

## Related forms

- [Form I-589](https://pdf.net/pdf-forms/immigration-forms/form-i-589)
- [Form I-485](https://pdf.net/pdf-forms/immigration-forms/form-i-485)
- [Form I-130](https://pdf.net/pdf-forms/immigration-forms/i-130-form)
- [Form N-400](https://pdf.net/pdf-forms/immigration-forms/form-n-400)
- [Form AR-11](https://pdf.net/pdf-forms/immigration-forms/ar-11-form)